Day 28 – Risalah Foundation – Vaughan, Ontario | By Zainab Omar

08 21 12'

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By Zainab Omar

A zawiya is a term used for a place of spiritual retreat. There is a special place in north Toronto, amongst various warehouse-type looking places, known as a zawiya. It is not open all the time, but on special occasions such as the first Sunday of every month, Thursday evenings, and various other annual events.

I’ve been there a few times and each time it is a special experience. During very crowded occasions, the sisters go upstairs and can see the event downstairs on a live feed. During more typical occasions, the sisters are in a room towards the back and the brothers are in the front.

Tonight was a typical occasion.

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VIDEO: OMNI TV News – “Month of Ramadan – Toronto cyclist visited 30 Mosques in 30 days”

08 21 12'

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@ That was a great piece on Omni tonight. It was good to see you Saturday, hope you had a good Eid.
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Day 31 – Eid Mubarak !

08 19 12'

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Eid Mubarak from GTA Eid Celebration at the Liberty Grand this morning!

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30 MORE: NYC’s Empire State Building lights up Green for Eid every year. Why not Toronto’s CN Tower?

08 19 12'

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Every year, the Empire State Building in New York City lights up Green for Three Days leading up to Eid Al Fitr marking the end of Ramadan, the Muslim Month of Fasting.

We will shine our tower lights in green this weekend to honor the holiday Eid-al-Fitr. #Eid http://t.co/3xpySpHn
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But why not Toronto’s CN Tower?

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Day 30 – IFTAR – Canadian Sufi Cultural Centre – South Etobicoke

08 19 12'

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After begining the Final Day of Ramadan 2012 at the Islamic Centre of Oshawa, I wound my way visiting various Masjids along the route to reach the Canadian Sufi Cultural Centre in South Etobicoke for the final Iftar.

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Day 30 – Masjid-e-Ayesha – 221 Kendalwood Road – Whitby, Ontario

08 18 12'

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Day 29 – Final Friday: Jumah-tul-Widah in Masjid Zakariya – Islamic Centre of Oshawa

08 18 12'

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Arrived in the rain by bike at Islamic Centre of Oshawa (Masjid Zakariya) from Pickering earlier today. #30Masjids http://t.co/n7MvrPZT
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Arrived just in time to catch the full Fajr prayers.

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Day 29 – Masjid Al-Ameen – Islamic Centre of Clarington – Courtice, Ontario

08 17 12'

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It’s the late afternoon of Friday August 17, 2012.

Day 29 of 30 Masjids in 30 Days in the Greater Toronto Area.

I’ve parked my bike in front of Masjid Al-Ameen, The Islamic Centre of Clarington in Courtice.

At 60 KM from Downtown Toronto, this is the Eastern-Most masjid in the GTA.

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“@HiMYSYeD Re: your hashtag…are you attempting to visit 30 masjids during Ramadan?”

08 16 12'

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Iftar in Al Mahdi Islamic Community Centre. Hamlet of Cherry Wood, Durham Region, Ontario. #30Masjids #30Days -- http://t.co/4OnuHbee
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RT @ Iftar in Al Mahdi Islamic Community Centre. Hamlet of Cherry Wood, Durham Region, Ontario. #30Masjids -- http://t.co/0HSEPhar
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@ Re: your hashtag...are you attempting to visit 30 masjids during Ramadan?
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@ Is that ever cool! Fantastic idea. Best wishes on your journey, Himy.
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@ Thanks! Right now, I am sitting under the stars in the Hamlet of Cherry Wood, in the Greenbelt, as Muslim youth play volleyball
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@ Sounds rather ideal, especially on this lovely night.
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RT @ @ Re: your hashtag...are you attempting to visit 30 masjids during Ramadan?// YES #30Masjids = http://t.co/RV131so1
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Night 27 – Br. Mustaq Ahmad receives Leadership & Lifetime Achievement Award | By Ovais Iqbal

08 16 12'

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By Ovais Iqbal

On the platform of Minhaj-ul-Quran International Canada and Mississauga Muslim Community Center we recognized an individual who has done an excellent job over the last 40+ years to serve the Muslim Community in Canada especially for the Muslims in Quebec.

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Day 28 – OMNI Television Interview – Al Mahdi Islamic Community Centre – Hamlet of Cherry Wood – Durham Region

08 16 12'

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We just wrapped up filming an interview about 30 Masjids.

The segment was filmed by OMNI TV (@OMNITelevision) Cameraman Walter with Reporter Meetu Khosla (@meetukhosla) conducting the Interview.

UPDATE (Friday 3:32 p.m.): From Meetu Khosla,

…wanted to let you know that we have decided to air your interview on Monday since Ramadan will be over, and it might be more timely.

Monday is actually much better. More people can watch the story on Monday than trying to catch it tonight with Ramadan related responsibilities being a priority over TV News. – HiMY

Watch for it on Friday MONDAY Evening on the South Asian Edition of OMNI News.

Will post a link once the interview goes online.

Thank You OMNI Television !

Can’t wait to see it!

UPDATE : VIDEO Now Online: Month Of Ramadan Toronto cyclist visited 30 mosques in 30 days.

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Day 28 – Sahoor – Owais, Sharjeel, Sami – Masjid Usman – Pickering Islamic Centre

08 16 12'

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Asalam O Alaikum!

This is Sami from masjid e usman last night.. I was wondering if you could put up the picture or send me the picture from last night, thanks a lot and great talking to you yesterday!!

. . . WalayKumSalam Sami !

From left to right: Young Brothers Owais, Sharjeel, and Sami.

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Day 27 – Shadow of the Qur’an – Masjid Usman – Pickering Islamic Centre

08 15 12'

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Shadow of the Qur'an. Masjid Usman / Pickering Islamic Centre. #30Masjids #30Days #Ramadan2012 --- http://t.co/MNqEDQVY
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Day 27 – Ramadan: What Does it Mean to Muslims | By Javed Akbar, Pickering Islamic Centre

08 15 12'

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By Javed Akbar, Pickering Islamic Centre

Ramadan is a month eagerly awaited by Muslims around the world.

It was during this month that the Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him). It’s a month of initiation that systematically dismantles egotism and induces sympathy for the sufferings of the weak and the vulnerable. It generously grants us the time and space to understand what drives us, analyze our emotional blocks, wounds and anxieties and master them.

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30 MORE: Toronto’s 30Masjids & New York City’s 30Mosques…

08 14 12'

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What's the Difference between Toronto's @ & @ & Bassam Tariq (@)'s NYC 30Mosques? #30Days http://t.co/mg6NDlHH
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What’s the Difference Between Aman Ali (@AmanAli) and Bassam Tariq (@curry_crayola)’s 30Mosques and our Toronto’s own 30Masjids?

 

 

 

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